The National Blood Transfusion Service, more popularly known as the Blood Bank, is working to improve blood collection with the integration of web-based software, eDelphi, to manage the blood supply chain from donor recruitment to the collection, analysis and transfusion.

This was noted by Health and Wellness State Minister, Krystal Lee, at the ministry’s World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch and the official launch of the ministry’s Lifesavers Club, aimed at building a consistent base of voluntary donors. The event was held on Sunday at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St Andrew. Lee said this comes amid several activities being undertaken by the entity to increase blood collections, including the refurbishing of the Kiwanis Blood Collection Centre at the National Chest Hospital.

“We are also looking at a full overhaul of our current website to support smoother scheduling of donation appointments. These improvements are designed to make it easier, safer and more welcoming for every Jamaican to give blood,” she said. Lee said the ministry is investing in critical infrastructure to encourage regular blood donations.